Dakota Fell

Dakota Fell Fell Pony Breeder in South Dakota

06/17/2026

HERD DYNAMICS - mares and foals run in a pasture adjacent to the young mare and main herd. It is very interesting the intent and curiosity of the young mares to the foals. They will stand for hours watching them. The vocalization and body signals (movement of ears, head and tails in addition to body) of the mares/foals, young ponies and even the stallions in the distance - alert to coyotes/predators, impending weather, a mare coming in cycle all will present differently. Importance of doing the best we can to allowed the young mares to experience mare and foal behavior for their future days of raising a foal. Picture here is a maiden mare with day old c**t - she has adjusted very well and quickly to what has all happened to her in the last 24 hours. The young mares in the background will be in this situation next year! We separate for safety of the foals and rotation of pasture and herd pressure on the grass. The fencing for young ones is also different and “safer” than the big pastures.

YES it does…..
06/14/2026

YES it does…..

INFORMATION now available and a few slots left to join us! Go to our website @ www.dakotafell.com for information and ...
06/14/2026

INFORMATION now available and a few slots left to join us!
Go to our website @ www.dakotafell.com for information and how to register for the second annual GATHERING OF THE FELLS.
On the website: “more” tab, Gathering of Fells tab.
Please reach out via PM here or email to address on website for more information!

06/12/2026

Listening to how the horse learns best. Red prefers learning out in the field on a morning ride vs flat work in the arena. Beautiful morning adventures!

06/12/2026

Heading out for the evening graze; Fell Pony herd in South Dakota
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06/06/2026

Location for the GATHERING OF FELLS on October 1 - 4!
Open to Fell Ponies and their owners with auditing slots available
Our Gathering Coaches are Andrea Mills and Sarah Barton
Reservations required for both the resort and the event.
Please PM for more details.

DakotaFell Chinook - 2 year old gelding by Bybeck Yohann out of DakotaFell Corona. Heading to Texas with his new owner ...
06/06/2026

DakotaFell Chinook - 2 year old gelding by Bybeck Yohann out of DakotaFell Corona. Heading to Texas with his new owner Tammy in October. Tammy is coming up to attend the Gathering of Fells event in October! See our events page and more to come! Just a couple slots left to join us for this exclusive Fell Gathering the first weekend in October! Auditors welcome also.

06/06/2026

HERD DYNAMICS! A young herd (2 to 6 year olds) of Fell Ponies adjust to the re-introduction of a member gone for two months. Note: The young 2 year old gelding is in the middle concerned but avoiding the major interactions, the newly reintroduced 6 year old mare asserts her dominance again with full display of kicking - watch as another six year old runs in from the side to voice her opposition to someone moving her position within the herd. This can be hard to watch and dangerous - it is the way of the herd and many times we have to stay a safe distance and observe. The life of the herd will teach them far more than we ever can - allow it to happen if possible.

Introducing another future ambassador for the Fell Pony! C**t - future gelding by DakotaFell Legacy out of Broughhill R...
06/03/2026

Introducing another future ambassador for the Fell Pony! C**t - future gelding by DakotaFell Legacy out of Broughhill Rebecca.
Let’s talk about COLTS…..
Let’s be thankful for GELDINGS……
I am never disappointed when a c**t arrives - most folks want a filly - I am happy with a healthy Fell Pony to add to the population of this rare heritage breed! Most c**ts should be geldings - the gelding is a fabulous ambassador for the breed.
Because this pony is a rare bred does not mean every c**t is a stallion prospect; what is his bloodline and how does his line contribute to the gene pool and the future, what is his temperament, how does he measure up to the Fell Pony Standard for type and more……
We have sold 3 stud c**ts as prospects in the last 8 years - only one remains a stallion. Kudos to their owners for making that decision based on what they observed as judicious breeders. We have gelded c**ts/stallions ourself that we had hoped were stallion prospects.
Sadly far too many c**ts are being sold as weanlings or yearlings and intact……and at prices that are an insult to the Fell Pony Breed. Some end up in situations that are not good. As a breeder it is OUR job to consider the future of the c**t/gelding!
PLEASE castrate your c**ts if you have to sell them young or consider keeping them and offering them as well educated young geldings at 2 or 3 years old. The pony and its future will reward your program and our rare heritage breed is so much better off with GREAT geldings out there!

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Spearfish, SD
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